Notable Fighters Who Recently Turned 25

Jeff Curry-US PRESSWIREDevon Alexander

Devon Alexander (23-1, 13 KO) is a former unified junior welterweight world titlist who bounced back from a first defeat to Timothy Bradley (29-0, 12 KO) with a successful victory in his welterweight debut.

Alexander dominated hard-hitter Marcos Maidana (31-3, 28 KO) in route to a unanimous decision. Next up is a title shot against IBF welterweight champ and knockout king Randall Bailey (43-7, 37 KO).

Another notable 25-year-old who can't make the list anymore is Amir Khan (26-3, 18 KO). A former junior welterweight champ has a string of big victories over the likes of Zab Judah (42-7, 29 KO) and Maidana.

Recently, Khan has suffered two losses in a row including a devastating knockout loss this past July.

Where he goes next is unknown at this time, but Rick Reeno of Boxing Scene reports a Dec. 15 date for his ring return.

6. Thomas Oosthuizen (20-0-1, 13 KO)

Oosthuizen is a 6'4" South African with a 78" reach, yet doesn't mind a phone-booth war, as he displayed against Aaron Pryor Jr. (16-6, 11 KO) last September on the undercard of Berto-Zaveck.

The 24-year-old owns a minor super middleweight sanctioning organization title in the IBO title, but he clearly aims for greater recognition by fighting in the United States three out of his last five fights.

Showtime has recently taken an interest in Oosthuizen and has shown his most recent fight against Rowland Bryant (16-2, 11 KO) this past Aug.

Armed with an exciting action-packed style and a good chin, the lanky "Tommy Gun" Oosthuizen could be trading leather with the elites of his talented division very soon.

4. Saul Alvarez (40-0-1, 29 KO)

The man his fans call "Canelo" is a brightly lit, rising star of the sport. Since capturing the WBC junior middleweight world title last year, he's defended his belt against a growing roster of popular fighters.

From Carlos Baldomir (49-14-6, 15 KO) to Shane Mosley (46-8-1, 39 KO), Alvarez has faced a plethora of older fighters using the patience of a red-headed cobra ready to strike any time.

The next step for the popular 22-year-old is to face better competition until he's ready for the elite fighters of his division. Hopefully that comes soon.